Residence Life

Students cheering in at a residence eventWe strive to provide students with a clean and safe home, where academic success and personal growth are promoted.  It is our goal to provide a community and environment that is rich and diverse.  Lakehead University Residence provides a wide range of opportunities that are social, educational and recreational. If you want a comprehensive experience as well as to expand your horizons, this is the place for you!

Lakehead residence life, Thunder Bay and Orillia2025-26 Residence Life applications are open! 

Positions Available: 

  • Resident Assistant Apartment/Townhouse 
  • House President Residence Halls 
  • House President Apartment/Townhouse 

In addition to the Residence Life Staff application, candidates are also required to register to live in Residence once housing registration opens for the 2025-2026 academic year as these are live-in positions. 

Position descriptions can be found below and any questions can be directed to the Residence Area Coordinators and current Residence Life staff members. 

Any follow-up emails and invitations for application follow-up will be sent to your @lakeheadu.ca email address. If you are chosen for a position you will be required to attend mandatory training/meet and greet in early April and attend fall training and orientation from approximately August 18th - September 1st, 2025. 

All questions regarding the hiring process can be sent to resat@lakeheadu.ca

Positions for the 2025/2026 Residence Life team have been filled.